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ALKA JOSHI - GEBRAUCHT THE HENNA ARTIST A NOVEL...

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER  A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK  "Captivated
me from the first chapter to the final page."-Reese Witherspoon  Vivid and compelling in its
portrait of one woman's struggle for fulfillment in a society pivoting between the traditional
and the modern  The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once lush and fascinating
stark and cruel.  Escaping from an abusive marriage  seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way
alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested
henna artist-and confidante-to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the
secrets of the wealthy  she can never reveal her own…  Known for her original designs and sage
advice  Lakshmi must tread carefully to avoid the jealous gossips who could ruin her reputation
and her livelihood. As she pursues her dream of an independent life  she is startled one day
when she is confronted by her husband  who has tracked her down these many years later with a
high-spirited young girl in tow-a sister Lakshmi never knew she had. Suddenly the caution that
she has carefully cultivated as protection is threatened. Still she perseveres  applying her
talents and lifting up those that surround her as she does.  "Eloquent and moving…Joshi
masterfully balances a yearning for self-discovery with the need for familial love."-
Publishers Weekly   Look for The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris from New
York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi!

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